restitution

UK
/ˌrɛstɪˈtjuːʃən/
US
/ˌrɛstɪˈtuːʃən/

Translations

restitutionnoun
restitutions
pl
The company offered restitution to the affected customers.
Компания предложила возмещение пострадавшим клиентам.
The restitution of the ancient building took several years.
Восстановление древнего здания заняло несколько лет.
restitutionadjective
UK
/ˌrɛstɪˈtjuːʃən/
US
/ˌrɛstɪˈtuːʃən/
Used attributively in legal contexts (e.g., "restitution order").

Definitions

restitutionnoun
The act of restoring something to its original state or returning something to its rightful owner.
The museum agreed to the restitution of the stolen artifacts to their country of origin.
Compensation for loss or injury; reparation.
The court ordered the defendant to pay restitution to the victim for the damages caused.
restitutionadjective
Relating to or serving as restitution, especially in legal usage.
The judge signed a restitution order requiring the return of the property.